WASHINGTON (AP) —The Army spent about $30 million on its 250th anniversary parade last month that coincided with President Donald Trump’s birthday.
It falls within the Army’s initial estimated cost of between $25 million and $45 million.
Army spokesperson Steve Warren said Tuesday that the total cost covered the festivities and parade, including the cost of transporting tanks to and from Washington and other setup.
Not included was overtime pay for police officers and expenses for the Department of Homeland Security, Warren said, adding that he didn’t have those numbers.
The June 14 parade consisted of more than 6,000 soldiers, 128 Army tanks, aircraft flyovers and the Army’s Golden Knights parachuting over the National Mall. Trump, who had long sought such an event, watched from a special viewing stand south of the White House.